Management Recruiters of Bethlehem, PA

TOP FOOD/BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER representing many of the top brands in the world.

• Coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements
• Assist the QA Manager with leading all company Quality initiatives and Quality audits locally
• Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant
• Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities
• Use continuous improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline quality processes
• Ensure plant compliance to good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices (GMP's) and HACCP

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Five or more years of experience in quality assurance in a food/beverage manufacturing facility
• Two or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation necessary
• Understanding of quality testing and standards within the food and beverage industry to include analytical, microbiological and sensory
• Demonstrated application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and knowledge of GMP's
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, & hygienic design
• Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations as it relates to FDA and state requirements preferred
• Knowledge and exposure to Six Sigma, and various problem solving methodologies needed, TPM exposure preferred